Transcript MEDIEVAL ARMIES

MEDIEVAL
ARMIES
KNIGHTS
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Knights were soldiers
who went into battle on
horse back.
They wore multiple
layers of armour.
They were loyal to their
king.
Chiveloury was very
important to them.
MEDIEVAL WEAPONS
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These are some medieval
weapons
Long sword could be up
to 6ft long
Mace used to clobber
people as you rode by
Dagger used for stabbing
Shield usually carried
knights coat of arms
MEDIEVAL FOOT SOILDER
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Wore padded jackets
for protection
Metal elbow and hand
guards
Carried a sword shield
and dagger
MEDIEVAL ARCHER
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Carried long bows
Crouched down
behind their shields
and fired at their
enemy
Were one of the most
important people on
the field of battle
Sometimes carried
crossbows
MEDIEVAL LONGBOW
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Were up to 6ft in
length
Fired arrows at
incredible speed
Were very accurate in
the hands of a skilled
user
MEDIEVAL CROSSBOW
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Were very powerful
much stronger than a
longbow
Fired shortened
arrows called bolts
which were half a
foot long
THE END
A MEDIEVAL ARMY
BY
PADRAIG DUNNE